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Frequently Asked Questions

Application

How do I make sure that I get the roommate I requested?

Each student has the opportunity to create a roommate group PIN. This is a four digit PIN created by each student when they complete the housing application. The roommate PIN should only be shared with the person that has that students permission to assign them to their space. Residential Living & Learning does not have access to student PINs and cannot share or reset this number for a student.

What to bring

May I bring a bicycle?

You are welcome to bring a bicycle, and bicycle racks are provided outside of the residence halls. We recommend that you purchase a U-shaped lock for the security of your bicycle.

May I bring a pet?

Fish are the only pets allowed in the residence halls and apartments. Fish tanks are limited to ten gallons or less.

What about a stereo or TV?

Yes, you may bring your own TV or stereo. You may want to coordinate with your roommate(s) so that you can utilize your room space well. Consider bringing headphones if you play your TV or stereo loudly - that way you won't bother other students who may be trying to sleep or study.

What type of computer do I need to connect to the residential network?

Your computer needs to be compatible with an Ethernet connection to connect to the Tarleton network. You will need an Ethernet cable. The residence halls also offer wireless access.

May I have a refrigerator in my room?

All residence hall rooms come equipped with a microfridge for the residents use. Apartment housing has a full size refrigerator in the kitchen. Residents may not provide an additional mini-fridge.

Residential Living & Learning is committed to student development outside the classroom and will provide numerous opportunities for peer interaction and personal growth. All "First Time" students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester, are required to live on-campus for 2 (two) Academic Years and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Transfer students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester with less than 12 credit hours are required to live on-campus for 2 (two) Academic Years and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Transfer students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester with 12 credit hours or more and less than 60 (sixty) credit hours are required to live on-campus for 1 (one) Academic Year and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Tarleton supports a residential experience for students because it is valuable part of a student's learning and personal development. Living on campus will enable you to interact with diverse people enriching your educational experience and will provide convenient access to professors and academic resources the campus offers. In addition, on-campus students are more likely to become and stay involved in clubs and organizations.

Definitions:

Academic Year: An academic year or school year begins in the Fall and ends at the end of the Spring semester.

First Time Freshman:

Students with no college credits since graduation from high school or entering Tarleton directly from a Texas public high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency or a Texas non-public school accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission are first-time freshman.

Transfer Student: Any student enrolled in Tarleton with earned college credit later than the last day of summer directly following High School graduation.

Housing Contract: A signed contract that lists the terms and agreements committed to when applying to live on-campus.

Are Transfer Students required to live on campus?

Living on campus is an experience that enhances a student's university education. Shown below are two articles that provide information on the education role of living on-campus.

Residential Living & Learning is committed to student development outside the classroom and will provide numerous opportunities for peer interaction and personal growth.

Transfer students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester with less than 12 credit hours are required to live on-campus for 2 (two) Academic Years and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Transfer students who are under 21 years of age, prior to the start of his/her registered semester with 12 credit hours or more and less than 60 (sixty) credit hours are required to live on-campus for 1 (one) Academic Year and complete any applicable academic year Housing Contract. Tarleton supports a residential experience for students because it is valuable part of a student's learning and personal development. Living on campus will enable you to interact with diverse people enriching your educational experience and will provide convenient access to professors and academic resources the campus offers. In addition, on-campus students are more likely to become and stay involved in clubs and organizations.

Definitions:

Academic Year: An academic year or school year begins in the Fall and ends at the end of the Spring semester.

Transfer Student: Any student enrolled in Tarleton with earned college credit later than the last day of summer directly following High School graduation.

Housing Contract: A signed contract that lists the terms and agreements committed to when applying to live on-campus.

Can students be exempt from living on campus?

Because the residential experience is so valuable for student learning, to live off campus, an exemption is necessary for an incoming students classified as "First Time Freshman" and "Transfer Students." Exemptions from this requirement are granted to admitted students who are 21 years of age on the first day of class, are married, have a dependent, or reside within 45 miles of the Stephenville campus with parents and/or legal guardians.

Will proof of Bacterial Meningitis impact my housing assignment?

First time in college students and transfer students with less than 30 hours may complete the assignment process if the Housing Application has been completed and without proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be submitted to Magnus Health no later than August 1st. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the removal of your registered courses and removal from your on campus housing assignment. Students who provide proof of Bacterial Meningitis between August 1st and August 17th will be re-assigned based on space availability.

Is there housing for graduate students and/or married students?

Graduate students are welcome to select from any of the environments available on-campus. Married students or students with a dependent are able to apply to live in an on-campus or off-campus environment depending on the environment best suited to the needs of a family.

Is there accommodation for Foster students?

Tarleton State University will provide accommodation for foster students. Please contact Residential Living & Learning to indicate a need to be accommodated on campus.

How do I get an application for on-campus housing?

When you complete your application to the university you will receive a letter from the Admissions Office which includes your University Identification Number (NTNET ID). To apply for housing, please log on to our website at www.tarleton.edu/housing and click on the housing application link. Use your UIN for your User ID and your password. Use the appropriate links, complete your application and click "continue" to save your information to our room management system.

May I decorate my room?

We encourage students to personalize their space and create an environment that helps them feel comfortable and successful. It is important to maintain the facility and we ask that students use decorations that do not permanently alter or harm the building in any way. If damage does occur, students will be charged accordingly. Sticky tack and tension rods are a few of the products that help students decorate without causing damage.

Are there places in the residence halls where I can study?

Almost every environment has space dedicated to your academic success. Conference rooms, study rooms, multi-purpose lobby space and study nooks define some of the spaces that will be available to you. Each residence hall is unique and tours are available at select times throughout the year to obtain additional information about each building's physical layout.

Which residence hall is the best for my needs?

We offer a variety of environments and price points to meet our students needs from single gender housing, community bath halls to co-ed private bath environments and student apartments. Each community provides an excellent experience with many benefits to the student. When asked, students often refer to their residence hall as the best living environment on campus.

What if I need to live on-campus year around (including holidays)?

Please complete your application and indicate that you need to reside on campus through the holidays and/or summer months. As you complete your application, request Texan Village as your first choice and we will assign you to that environment based on availability.

What are Learning Communities?

Learning Communities, a collaborative effort between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, will foster an inclusive, purposeful community that enhances student learning, encourages independent thought, and embraces a diversity of ideas through a common residential experience, group course scheduling, and intentional educational programming. Students who participate in Tarleton's Learning Communities will attend a series of courses, carefully selected by faculty, with other Learning Community members. Students also have the option to enhance their experience and live in an assigned residence hall with other Learning Community members. For additional information on this experience, please click on the Living and Learning links or contact Shelly Conboy-Brown at (254)968-9763.

When will I get my assignment?

Students will self-assign for the Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 academic year. The self-assignment process is only available to those students who have a completed housing application and contract.

Student attending for the Spring 2015 semester will be assigned by Residential Living & Learning and will be notified of their assignments via their university email account. Students may also check online through myGateway by clicking the "See Your Assignment" link.

How are assignments made?

New Tarleton students are assigned based on application completion date, preferences and space availability. In addition, roommate requests are taken into consideration. Roommates must both request each other in order for the computer to match them together and assign them to the same room.

May I have the roommate of my choice? How about suitemates?

Based on availability we will do our best to honor both roommate and suitemate requests. Students often arrive, meet new people, grow and change. We recommend that students keep their roommate options flexible so that they can take advantage of the wonderful opportunities that meeting new people brings into their lives. In order for the system to assign people together as roommates, it is vital that each person requests the other and uses the appropriate University Identification Number (UID) for the request process.

May I request a particular residence hall or apartment?

You may indicate three preferred residence halls when you complete your online application and contract. Assignment to a hall/apartment is based on your priority date, i.e., the date your application is completed. Some halls are requested by more students than the hall accommodates! Therefore, being able to assign you to your preferred hall(s) is not guaranteed. Please list three hall preferences on the online application. Putting only one hall on the application does not increase your chances of getting the residence hall of your choice; it does not allow you to speak into where you will go if your first choice is full. While we can't guarantee your second and third choice, we want you to have a voice in where you are placed on campus.

Are there any extra-long mattresses?

Every bed on-campus with the exception of a few in Venture Apartments are extra-long twin beds.

Current On Campus Resident

How do I receive my mail?

If you are living in a residence hall, your mail is delivered to the Tarleton Post Office located in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center (T.S.C.). Specific mailbox numbers are assigned by the Tarleton Post Office. Please visit the T.S.C. to receive your T-box number and your mailbox key when you arrive on campus. The Tarleton Post Office is an approved postal delivery location and you can receive your overnight letters and/or packages with your T-box address.

Students that reside at Bosque Crossing, the Grove, and Oaktree all will utilize the mailboxes provided to them by the complex and will not be provided a mailbox in the Tarleton Student Center unless they wish to pay the post office directly for that mailbox at an additional cost.

How can I make phone calls in an emergency?

Telephone service is available in an emergency through our residence hall offices. Students personalize their calling options through their cellular provider.

Are there laundry services available?

Laundry facilities are within or adjacent to every residence hall and apartment complex. Residents within the complex may use the laundry facilities free of charge. Residents in Tarleton leased apartments may contact 254-968-9083 to obtain access to the Texan Village laundry facility for free laundry use.

What technology options are available?

All residence halls and apartments have Ethernet connection, wireless connection and cable television services available.

May I cook in my room?

Your room is equipped with a microwave and you can prepare snacks or meals that are microwavable. Hunewell and Hunewell Annex, have a kitchen off the women's lobby that is available for the resident's use. Texan Village apartments have a full kitchen (i.e., refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher and microwave) in each apartment.

Do I have to eat in the dining hall?

Eating on campus is a terrific way to stay connected with friends, grab a quick bite between classes, and get good tasting food! All on-campus students living in the residence halls and first year students in apartments will be required to have a minimum 10-meal plan. For further information about meal plans and dining hours contact Dining Services. Click on this link to view your Meal Plan Options.

May I have visitors in my room?

You may have guests in your room during specified visitation hours. All residence halls have visitation hours from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 24 hour visitation on Friday and Saturday. Apartment visitation can not exceed three nights per month.

What if my roommate and I don't get along?

College is a time of new growth and discovery. During the beginning of each semester a Residential Leader will visit with you and your roommates to complete a Community Living Agreement so that you can proactively discuss your living environment prior to experiencing conflict. If conflicts arise, we encourage roommates to communicate their concerns with each other. However, we also acknowledge that there are times when a neutral perspective, such as from a Residential Leader, helps in the mediation process. Residential Coordinators are professional staff members who oversee conflicts needing more attention, and are trained in conflict resolution and low-level mediation. They can also facilitate room changes, if needed.

What if I do not go home during the holidays?

All residence halls are open during each Thanksgiving and Spring Break. During Christmas if you are needing to stay on campus Heritage, Traditions North and South, and Integrity will be open. Apartment housing remains open during all of these breaks. If you need housing during one or more of these breaks, please notify your Residential Coordinator so you can be reassigned (based on availability) to one of these facilities. Be aware that many on-campus services (such as Dining Halls and Health Services) are closed during breaks/holidays as well.

How do I cancel my residence hall assignment for the spring semester?

Prior to making the decision to move out of the residence halls for the spring, please carefully read your housing contract which lists reasons for spring cancellations. If you do not meet those exemptions (withdrawal or graduation, marriage as evidenced by a marriage license, study abroad, student teaching), you will be responsible for the remainder of your 9-month housing contract. Please stop by the Residential Living & Learning Office by December 15th, prior to the upcoming spring semester, to avoid additional fees.

Is there a spring cancellation deadline?

Yes. Cancellation for the spring semester that meets the approved exception criteria must be filed with Residential Living & Learning by December 15th to avoid incurring additional penalties.

Housing Re-Assignment

Am I required to live on campus another year?

All students are required to live on campus for two (2) academic years if they were classified, when they started at Tarleton, as:

First Time in College students. This is any student, regardless of credit hours, who started college after graduating high school. Courses taken during the summer between high school graduation and college do not alter the student's "first time in college" classification.

Transfer students who started at Tarleton with less than 12 credit hours.

If I have more than 60 credit hours, does it make a difference?

Credit hours earned after enrolling at Tarleton are not a factor in the On Campus requirement. The requirement is based on classification prior to enrollment.

What do I need to do to live on campus next year?

Review the Residential Newsletter and log in to the student housing portal to complete self-assignment as a returning student. Please remember that you are under contract for two academic years and you are committed to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract.

How do I live in the same room I have now?

After reviewing the self-assignment timeline outlined in the Residential Newsletter, you can log in to the student housing portal and assign yourself to your current room using the "Self-Assignment & Roommate Selection" option. As outlined in the Residential Newsletter this website will only allow people to assign themselves to their current space during the specified dates. After that, on campus residents can begin choosing available spaces so it is important to claim that space if you would like it again next year.

Am I eligible to live in the on-campus apartments like Texan Village?

Yes, all current residents are eligible to live in any of our available spaces on campus. Students who meet eligibility requirements to reside off campus will be allowed to select from available apartment spaces prior to students who are fulfilling their housing requirement.

What if I do not assign myself on campus?

The assignment process will be available online until July 1st. If you do not assign yourself during that time, Residential Living & Learning will assign current residents to available spaces based on preferences identified in the housing application process. If a space is not available in the residents' preferred building, the resident will be assigned to an available space on campus.